prediction

noun

pre·​dic·​tion pri-ˈdik-shən 

1

: an act of predicting

2

: something that is predicted : forecast

Synonyms of prediction

• predicting
• forecast
• forecasting
• prophecy

Examples of prediction in a Sentence

Journalists have begun making predictions about the winner of the coming election.

Despite predictions that the store would fail, it has done very well.

The figures and statistics are used for the prediction of future economic trends.

Recent Examples on the Web

Mortgage rates are never easy to predict accurately, but Zillow’s predictions typically stand firm. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025

That’s the powerful lesson emerging from new research into carbon capture materials, where a surprising disconnect between computer predictions and lab results led to a breakthrough that could reshape our fight against climate change. —Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2025

Read The Hollywood Reporter’s reviews of the films below (and check out Scott Feinberg’s Oscar predictions here). —Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 23 Dec. 2025

The prediction comes during a record year for Amtrak. —Tara Lynch, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1561, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for prediction

• addiction
• affliction
• constriction
• conviction
• depiction
• eviction
• infliction
• nonfiction
• restriction
• antifriction
• benediction
• contradiction

Kids Definition

prediction

noun

pre·​dic·​tion pri-ˈdik-shən 

1

: an act of predicting

2

: something predicted : forecast

a prediction that there would be an earthquake

predictive

-ˈdik-tiv

adjective